Definition of the noun alzheimer's

What does alzheimer's mean as a name of something?

noun

a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness

examples: Researchers are still a long way off from understanding the mechanism involved in Alzheimer's disease. | Tom passed away last winter after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. | Alzheimer's disease affects mainly people older than 60 years. | He gave a speech about Alzheimer's disease. | My dad's friend was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. | Limited research suggests that listening to music can benefit people who have Alzheimer's disease in various ways. | He has Alzheimer's.

Quotes about Alzheimer's

People think it's a terrible tragedy when somebody has Alzheimer's. But in my mother's case, it's different. My mother has been unhappy all her life. For the first time in her life, she's happy. (Amy Tan)more quotes about alzheimer's...